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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk DivervsBaltic Hermétique Summer

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Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750
Hermétique Summer
BalticHermétique Summer
MSRP $594

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desk Diver36mm
Hermétique Summer37mm
Power Reserve
Desk Diver45h
Hermétique Summer42h
Water Resistance
Desk Diver50m
Hermétique Summer150m
MSRP
Desk Diver$750
Hermétique Summer$594

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
0mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Sandwich
Orange
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
42h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$594

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is a 40mm hand-wind watch with a black dial, acrylic crystal, and FKM rubber strap, powered by a Sellita SW210 manual wind movement. Owners report the watch gained one second per day, and it comes with a QC and timing report. Some find the Desk Diver a unique novelty, though many consider its $1500 price too high. The watch has 0 meters of water resistance, and its vintage case may show small marks. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver as a unique novelty, with the primary reservation being its high price for its perceived playful nature.

Baltic Hermétique Summer

Reviewers highlight the Baltic Hermétique Summer's compact 37mm brushed case with a polished bezel and 150 meters of water resistance. The watch features glossy dials in bright colors with raised BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices that emit a strong blue glow, and it comes with color-matched FKM rubber straps or Baltic bracelets. The Miyota 9039 movement supports hacking and hand-winding. However, the recessed crown can be difficult to manipulate if fingernails are not long enough, and the movement has a stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers praise the Baltic Hermétique Summer for its well-balanced, colorful dials and strong lume at an affordable price point.

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